Which Canadian Business Model?

[StevieSpin]

Hi there

I am a Canadian living in the US and due to visa restrictions can only sell some apps I'm developing through Canada. I have a Canadian address so that's all fine.

Since there is no LLC model in Canada, I was wondering what type of business to open. Incorporation seems very complicated and requiring much maintenance but sole proprietorship may be too skimpy.

Legalzoom.ca offers these options when opening a sole proprietorship:
-Federal Business Number (BN) Account
-Goods & Services Tax (GST) & Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Account -Federal Payroll Deductions Account
-Federal Import/Export Tax Account
-Quebec Sales Tax (QST) Account
-Quebec Payroll Deductions Account

I'm not clear on which of these I'd need.

Apple Canada informed me I need to submit one of the following:
Provincial or federal business registration or;
- Articles of incorporation or;
- Corporations Charger or;
- Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) business number “license” or “certificate” - Certificate of Amalgamation
- Articles of Amalgamation

thanks for any help - my head is swimming over here
Steve

[bignoggins]

There is a developer support number you can call and ask about this. In the US you have to have LLC or Corp. You'll need an equivalent entity in other countries I'm assuming. If Canada doesn't have an LLC you have to get a corporation, that would be my guess.

[StevieSpin]

Originally Posted by bignoggins

There is a developer support number you can call and ask about this. In the US you have to have LLC or Corp. You'll need an equivalent entity in other countries I'm assuming. If Canada doesn't have an LLC you have to get a corporation, that would be my guess.

Hey thanks for getting back to me.

I actually emailed support and they said to get a lawyer. THANKS.

S

[Kirbymuxloe]

We have all seen the news stories involving something happening at a local small business. Every news bulletin needs a "fluffy animal" story at the end and they all look hard to find one. Most small businesses can create an event that will capture the attention of news outlets to some degree.